Author Topic: Billybream,s 1960 super rocket finished  (Read 835 times)

Offline Billybream

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Billybream,s 1960 super rocket finished
« on: 08.07. 2012 17:31 »
All finished now and running sweet, just need its first trip to the Test Station n/week.
Owned since 1966, not used since 1983.
Thanks for all the advice during its 6 month rebuild.
1960 Super Rocket, owned since 1966, back on the road 2012 after being laid up for 29yrs.

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Re: Billybream,s 1960 super rocket finished
« Reply #1 on: 08.07. 2012 20:56 »
 Well done mate, but your not gettin' away with just one picture  *smile*
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Re: Billybream,s 1960 super rocket finished
« Reply #2 on: 10.07. 2012 08:54 »
Well done, how about a shot of the front wheel, looks like a tls but not simply the late sixties A65 type... spill the beans
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Re: Billybream,s 1960 super rocket finished
« Reply #3 on: 10.07. 2012 10:32 »
Looks 1st class, congrats. Maybe post a larger picture ?


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Re: Billybream,s 1960 super rocket finished, more pics
« Reply #4 on: 10.07. 2012 11:07 »
Hi Rocket Racer.
Just a bit of history, circular 1970, bike was rebuilt, engine bored to + 020?, big end reground ? 010?, approx. @ Miles 45000. Frame and swing arm was powder coated metallic green, together with tank. Oil tank and tool box were chromed, valance guards were replaced with Rocket Gold Star type chrome guards. Front brake was changed to John Tickle Twin Leading Shoe.  Carburettor was changed to Concentric. Silencers changed to Paul Dunstall Goldie type (they did they sound sweet) Flat type handle bars fitted.
Sounds silly now things we did then, but have now tried to get her back to standard, just wished i kept all the oringal parts.
1960 Super Rocket, owned since 1966, back on the road 2012 after being laid up for 29yrs.